What Does the Bible Say About Economics?

“Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.”

“Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. officers: or, overseers”

“And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities.”

“And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine. perish: Heb. be not cut off”

“And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.”

“And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?”

“And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:”

“Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou. be ruled: Heb. be armed, or, kiss”

“And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.”

“And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck; fine: or, silk”

“And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt. Bow: or, Tender father: Heb. Abrech”

“And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.”

“And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt. Zaphnathpaaneah: which in the Coptic signifies, A revealer of secrets, or, The man to whom secrets are revealed priest: or, prince”

“And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.”

“And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.”

“And he gathered up all the food of the seven years, which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was round about every city, laid he up in the same.”

“And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.”

“And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him. priest: or, prince”

“And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house. Manasseh: that is, Forgetting”

“And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction. Ephraim: that is, Fruitful”

“And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended.”

“And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.”

“And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do.”

“And the famine was over all the face of the earth: And Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine waxed sore in the land of Egypt. all the storehouses: Heb. all wherein was”

“And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn; because that the famine was so sore in all lands.”

“Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee:”

“Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:”

“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that which: or, his deed”

“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.”

“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender . the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth”

“He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.”

“Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.”

“He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.”

“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”

“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.”

“She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.”

“She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.”

“She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.”

“She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.”

“She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. buyeth: Heb. taketh”

“She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.”

“She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She: Heb. She tasteth”

“She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.”

“She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She: Heb. She spreadeth”

“She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. scarlet: or, double garments”

“She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.”

“Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.”

“She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.”

“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”

“She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.”

“She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.”

“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.”

“Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. have: or, have gotten riches”

“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”

“Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.”

“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”

“He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.”

“As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.”

“In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good. shall prosper: Heb. shall be right”

“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”

“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”

“When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.”

“Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.”

“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ordained: or, ordered”

“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”